# Roosevelt Dam Springs, Arizona

Roosevelt Dam Springs in Arizona. 118°F (48°C). Roadside · Public Land. Gila County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/roosevelt-dam-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Roosevelt Dam Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 118°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 118°F (48°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,977 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 121 ft from the nearest road (Apache Trail) |
| Land | Tonto National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Gila County |
| Nearest town | Tonto Basin |
| Coordinates | 33.66900, -111.16500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | FRAZIER HORSE CAMPGROUND, 2.1 mi |

## About Roosevelt Dam Springs

Roosevelt Dam Springs is hot. The water comes out well above bath temperature, hot enough that you would want to let it cool or mix before sitting in it. It is on Tonto National Forest land in Gila County, about 14 miles from Tonto Basin, and the Apache Trail runs right past it. Open to the public.

Roadside in the plainest sense: the spring is a hundred-odd feet off the Apache Trail. The elevation is under two thousand feet, low country, with five inches of snow in an average winter and fourteen of rain. Forest Service ground, no fee on file. Frazier Horse Campground sits about two miles away.

Come in the cool months; midwinter is what the record favors, and the annual mean here is around seventy, so summer will be hot. Take care with the water. At 118 degrees it will burn with enough contact, so test it before getting in and keep your head out. Camping is close by at Frazier Horse. The access is open and the walk is trivial.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Apache Junction](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/apache-junction), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/buckhorn-hot-mineral-wells): Roadside, near Gilbert, Maricopa County, closed
- [Salt Banks, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/salt-banks): 78°F source, Roadside, near Cibecue, Navajo County
- [Pioneer Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/pioneer-spring): 91°F source, Short Walk, near Kearny, Pinal County
- [Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-gila-county-2): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Globe, Gila County
- [Spring (Hot), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-hot-maricopa-county): 99°F source, Roadside, near Carefree, Maricopa County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/unnamed-spring-gila-county-1): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Globe, Gila County, private, no public access

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Roosevelt Dam Springs?**
Roosevelt Dam Springs has a water temperature of 118°F (48°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Roosevelt Dam Springs located?**
Roosevelt Dam Springs is located in Gila County, Arizona at 1,977 feet elevation, near Tonto Basin. Coordinates: 33.6690°N, 111.1650°W.

**How do I get to Roosevelt Dam Springs?**
Roosevelt Dam Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Apache Trail (121 ft from the road).

**Is Roosevelt Dam Springs free to visit?**
Roosevelt Dam Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Roosevelt Dam Springs?**
Yes, Frazier Horse Campground is located nearby (2.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Roosevelt Dam Springs?**
With care. At 118°F Roosevelt Dam Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals